BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman announced that if his party wins the upcoming election, Bangladesh will be governed based on the Prophet’s principles of justice. He made the statement on Thursday afternoon while addressing a large public rally at the Alia Madrasa field in Sylhet. Rahman emphasized that the country’s interests are his top political priority, declaring “Bangladesh first,” and criticized the ruling party for what he described as subservience to foreign powers over the past fifteen years.

During his speech, Rahman accused the current government of widespread corruption and mismanagement, alleging that billions were looted in the name of development. He also pledged to create employment opportunities for youth both domestically and abroad to reduce unemployment. Addressing religious sentiments, he questioned the legitimacy of campaign promises made by rivals, calling for unity against what he termed falsehood and injustice.

Rahman further criticized past elections under the Awami League government, claiming that ballot boxes were seized and citizens’ voting rights were denied through manipulated polls over the last fifteen to sixteen years.